Russian intelligence creates fake website to discredit Zelensky
Russian special services have created a hoax online platform to discredit President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in Western Europe.
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08 September 2022
07 September 2022
European partners praise pace of Ukrainian reforms in recent months - Shmyhal
European partners have praised the positive pace of Ukrainian reforms in recent months.
Zelensky, Scholz discuss plans to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have discussed plans to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Baerbock shames Germans worrying about gas bills more than human lives in Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, called "more than cynical" the existing concerns of some German citizens, who put on the scales their gas and electricity bills and the lives of people in Ukraine and Africa.
Ukraine at UN: Russia put pressure on IAEA chief over ZNPP report
The Russian delegation tried to exert pressure on IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi when his team was drafing a report on the situation at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Parliament appoints Rustem Umerov as Head of Ukrainian State Property Fund
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has appointed Rustem Umerov, Member of Parliament from the Holos [Voice] political party, as Head of the Ukrainian State Property Fund.
Truss, Biden talk Russian aggression, support for Ukraine
Newly-appointed British Prime Minister Liz Truss had a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss economic issues caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
06 September 2022
Zelensky has phone call with Truss
Volodymyr Zelensky became the first foreign leader to have a conversation with newly elected British Prime Minister.
Zelensky, Rutte coordinate steps to counter Russia, help Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the increase in sanctions pressure on Russia, security and macro-financial assistance to Ukraine with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte.
Truss mentions Ukraine, Russian aggression in her first speech as PM
Liz Truss, the newly elected British Prime Minister, delivered her first speech after taking office as the Head of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
European Commission proposes to fully suspend visa facilitation deal with Russia
On September 6, the European Commission formally turned to the Council of the EU proposing to fully suspend the EU's Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia.
Kuleba: Pacifying Putin by selling out Ukraine is deal with devil
Concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin due to his energy blackmail will bring neither peace nor stability to Europe, but will only create additional problems.
Zelensky to Pelosi: It's important to increase pressure on terrorist state
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasized the importance of increasing pressure on Russia to achieve peace.
Ukrainian, Belgian PMs discuss situation in occupied territories
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo have discussed sanctions against Russia and the situation in the occupied territories.
Ambassador Prystaiko: Liz Truss’ visit to Kyiv being prepared
The embassy has already started preparations for the visit of new British Prime Minister Liz Truss to Kyiv.
05 September 2022
Zelensky on Truss victory: I believe we will be able to do a lot for protection against Russia
Kyiv hopes the appointment of Liz Truss as British prime minister will contribute to the further strengthening of Ukrainian-British relations, including in the fight against Russia.
Shmyhal, Borrell discuss EU military mission, eighth package of sanctions against Russia
Ukraine is interested in the initiative to launch an EU military support mission for Ukraine.
Further defense support and situation at ZNPP: Zelensky had conversation with Macron
The Presidents of Ukraine and France, Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron, coordinated further defense support from France.
Ukraine, EU sign bilateral documents in Brussels
Ukraine and the EU have signed a number of important bilateral documents on the sidelines of the eighth meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels.
Shmyhal to Metsola: Ukraine counts on European Parliament's support in a number of issues
Ukraine counts on the support of the European Parliament in a number of issues, including in matters relating to Ukraine's membership in the EU.
EU should stop issuing visas to Russians, PM Shmyhal believes
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal considers the European Union's decision to suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia insufficient.
Linkevičius explains why Ukraine can’t sit down at negotiating table with Russia now
Today it is not worth sitting down at the negotiating table with Russia because it would offer the latter a chance to freeze the conflict and strengthen its forces.
04 September 2022
PM Shmyhal meets with Bundestag faction leaders to discuss situation at ZNPP, military needs
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with the leaders of Germany’s Bundestag factions.
Weapons, sanctions against Russia, restoration of Ukraine: Shmyhal meets with Scholz
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin.
Zelensky, von der Leyen discuss restrictions on Russian oil and gas revenues, visa ban
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have discussed steps to limit Russian oil and gas revenues.
Shmyhal, Steinmeier meet in Germany
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal kicked off a working visit to Germany, where he already held a meeting with the country’s President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Zelensky hopes Johnson’s “legacy” in fighting Russian aggressor to be preserved
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine hopes to establish with the new British Prime Minister ties as close as he has with the outgoing leader of the British Government, Boris Johnson.
02 September 2022
Zelensky comments on latest meeting of Supreme CinC HQ
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, where a number of critical issues were discussed.
Biden asking Congress to approve another $13.7B for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide $13.7 billion in emergency dollars that would go toward Ukraine’s emergency needs.
Ukraine withdraws from JINR headquartered in Russia
On September 2, 2022, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine endorsed a resolution on Ukraine’s withdrawal from the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), headquartered in Dubna, Russia.